20 Poems by Tom Crider

Selected Poems by Tom Crider

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death

  • Famous Last Words

    There are memorable oneslike Marie Antoinette saying,“Pardonnez-moi monsieur,”after stepping on her executioner’s foot and there’s Groucho sayingas he died, “This is no way to live,”and Steve Jobs going,“Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow.” But if you don’t happen to be famous,when your time comesyou can say words that feel rightand then take a seatin the… Read more

  • Now

    There’s the repaired swivel chairon the patio still ableto hold your weight, and there’s the morning breezebrushing past your cheek, and there’s the presenceof the Japanese mapletransplanted long agofrom your father’s backyard. Now you’re gettingused to things that will notbe happening again— from now on never to lookinto a pair of eyessaying, Let’s go somewhereand… Read more

  • Playing god

    First, I gave all living speciesthe ability to speak with each other. You may have already noticedthat now even a routineHow’s your day going ?with a squirrel makesboth of you feel amazing. Now, all of nature’s squeaks,growls, and murmurs, areneighborly complaints about the weather,comments on last night’s moon,or maybe a little gossip. I hope you’ve… Read more

  • Grief Poem #6

    I dream I’ve just walked upa steep sand dune when I see her on the beachtossing a multicolored ball back and forth with friends.My heart sings! I walk along the water’s edgeand there she is again. I go to her and ask,How did you survive? She smiles andshakes her head. Tears of joy—It’s true, she’s… Read more